History Made @ Sea: Celebrity Edge Sailed With an All Female Bridge Crew and Leadership Team
Author: Bill
People of all types have a variety of career ambitions, yet only about one in fifty mariners is a woman. Earlier this month, a team of talented women made history on the high-seas, as Celebrity Edge became the first cruise ship to be lead by an all-female bridge team and onboard leadership team. This fantastic achievement is another step in the pursuit of equality under the line's thoughtful leadership of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo... read more
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